When will ALPHA DRIVE ONE debut? A complete introduction to all members of the new boy band from Boys 2!

Alpha Drive One (ALD1) is an eight-member global boy band formed by Boys II Planet. When did they debut? We've compiled a comprehensive summary of their activities, social media information, detailed profiles of the eight members, their best acts, and a must-see Q&A for fans!

 

 

table of contents   1. What is ALPHA DRIVE ONE? Group name and background 2. Details of debut date and activity period 3. Profiles and best acts of the 8 ALD1 members 4. Trainees who missed out on debut 5. Behind the scenes of the first Instagram Live and Weibo broadcast 6. Fan club membership and official SNS summary 7. Relationship with Chinese spinoff "PLANET C: HOME RACE" 8. Q&A that fans are curious about 9. Summary: ALD1 paves the way for the future

 

 

 

1. What is ALPHA DRIVE ONE?

ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) is an eight-member boy group formed on Mnet's global audition program "BOYS II PLANET," which aired in the summer of 2025. The group's name and members were announced in the final episode (September 25, 2025), and they are a multinational group consisting of four Koreans, three Chinese, and one Korean-Australian.

 

 

The group's name contains the meanings of "the catharsis created by the fast-paced pace of K-POP" and "the driving force to become the best," and they have already been dominating social media trends and garnering worldwide attention even before their debut.

 

 

 

 

2. Details of debut date and activity period

It has been reported that ALD1 will not debut this year, but will officially debut in early January 2026. This is thought to be because senior group ZEROBASEONE's activities will end in January 2026, and ALD1 will take over as their successor.

 

The group will be active for five years, with the first half focused on group activities, and the second half allowing members to pursue solo or other group activities at the same time. This format is similar to the system used by X1 in the past.

 

 

It can be easily understood by summarizing it in the table below.

 

name	Birthplace	date of birth	height	Affiliation	Features	Best Act
Lee Sang-won	South Korea	May 8, 2003	177cm	GRID Entertainment	Always the No. 1 "unmovable center"	"Chains", "like JENNIE"
Zhou Anxin	China	2006.12.25	178cm	NOUER Entertainment	An all-rounder and certified "Poppo Demon"	"HOLA SOLAR" Center
Ho Xinlong	China	March 11, 2005	177cm	NCC Entertainment	Former "BOY STORY" member, low-pitched rap and choreography creator	"LALALALA" Wolf Dance
Kim Gun-woo	South Korea	April 11, 2003	183.5cm	individual trainee	A hard worker and leader who led the entire team to first place	"Whiplash" "LALALALA"
Zhang Jiahao	China	July 7, 2002	178cm	NOUER Entertainment	Small face and shy personality	"Chains" sexy dance
Lee Rio	Australia	August 22, 2002	179cm	GRID Entertainment	Former Trainee A member, also capable of writing lyrics and composing music	"Chains", solo experience
Jung Sang-hyun	South Korea	September 19, 2007	180cm	WAKEONE H	The rapper with the cute smile	"Sugar HIGH"
Kim Jun-seo	South Korea	2001.11.20	178.7cm	OUI Entertainment	WEi member and actor	"MAIN DISH"

Each member already has a wealth of experience and is fully demonstrating their performance skills and individuality. In particular, the chemistry between Sangwon and Rio, who are known as the "Sanrio" duo, and Anxin and Jiahao, who are known as the "Haoxin" chemistry, is one of the group's charms, as they are loved by fans.

 

 

 

 

4. Trainees who missed out on debut

Trainees who were unfortunately eliminated and ranked 9th and below also attracted attention.

 

 

▪️ Yoo Kang-min (VERIVERY, 9th place): A passionate “Busan boy.”

▪️Choi Liv (from Taiwan, 10th place): A rising star who is making waves with her visuals.

▪️Yumeki (Japanese, 11th place): An experienced choreographer, she unfortunately dropped out just before the final round.

 

 

 

 

5. First Instagram Live & Weibo Streaming

Immediately after the final episode, ALD1 held their first Instagram Live late at night. All members made a big heart shape and greeted their fans with "Thank you for your support," expressing their gratitude to them. Furthermore, they also streamed in Chinese on Weibo for the Chinese audience, leaving a strong impression of their global orientation.

 

 

 

 

6. Fan club membership and official SNS summary

Official social media and a global fan club were launched immediately after the final broadcast. Early registration has already begun, and members-only content is being distributed.

 

▪️X: @ALD1_official

▪️Instagram: @ald1.official

▪️YouTube: ALD1 official

▪️TikTok: @ald1_official

▪️Weibo: ALPHA DRIVE ONE

 

 

 

 

7. Relationship with Chinese spinoff "PLANET C: HOME RACE"

 

This Chinese project will be streamed on Mnet Plus from December 6th, 2025, and will air on Mnet the following day, the 7th. It was formed mainly by Chinese trainees who were eliminated from Voicepla 2, and is expected to be active across Korea and China. It is a separate project from ALD1, but there is a possibility that they will influence each other.

 

 

 

 

8. Q&A that fans are curious about

Q1. When is ALPHA DRIVE ONE's official debut date?
A. It is scheduled for early January 2026.

 

 

Q2. How long have you been active?
A. Five years. The first half will focus on group activities, and the second half will allow for solo work or concurrent roles in other groups.

 

 

Q3. Are there any members who have already debuted?
A. Yes. There are Kim Junseo (WEi), Ho Shinrong (BOY STORY), and Yoo Kangmin from VERIVERY (who unfortunately dropped out).

 

 

Q4. When can I join the fan club?
A. Advance registration will begin on September 26, 2025.

 

 

Q5. What activities are you doing outside of Korea?
A. We plan to actively expand globally in parallel with the Chinese spin-off program "PLANET C: HOME RACE."

 

 

 

 

9. Summary: ALD1 paves the way for the future

ALPHA DRIVE ONE is Mnet's next global boy group, following ZEROBASE ONE, and is set to make a spectacular debut at the start of 2026. With a multinational group consisting of members from Korea, China, and Australia, a long five-year activity span, and an already launched social media and fan club strategy, the group is sure to attract immeasurable attention.

ALD1's future steps will undoubtedly set a new benchmark in the K-POP scene.

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